An episode that deals with the theme of cheating at its core would carry very predictable implications in any TV show, but that's House where we don't make blunt poetic judgements; instead, we witness the actual justifications mankind holds in its underlying dark reality in a supreme way with the dialogue, performances, stories, characters, and, above all, the ever iconic Hugh Laurie.
- Cameron & Chase's dialogue about drugs carries the scene through with wit.
- The clinic case in the episode is light, efficient, and makes a platform for a great moment between House and Stacy.
- The case of the week is written in a very good ironic metaphor of its core subject.
- Taraji P. Henson carries through an otherwise thin-written patient sub-plot with her talent in one of her earlier roles. Kristoffer Polaha couldn't achieve a similar feat.
- House & Mark's rivalry is a joy to watch.
- Foreman's staying in the shadows in this episode shows depth about what subjects actually tackles this character to share his philosophies.
- House and Cuddy's moments are, as usual, delightful.
- Cameron's pairing with Wilson and the IN-depth look towards their characters gives a stage to shine for the former and further increases our empathy and admiration to the latter.
- The ending of the episode showing House's bleak motives is again all about what the show is actually about.
- The episode is relatively underwhelming though as a medical procedure mystery in itself, on the other hand, but that's on a House M. D. scale too after all.